The Shaws Family Foundation
The Shaws Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Stockton, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $10K.
The Shaws Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Shaws Family Foundation gave $23K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $11K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $22,589
- +181.1% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $11,295
- +181.1% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $11,295
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Shaws Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Tech Tree Root ($22K). Together the top 2 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Shaws Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 145% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $23K (2022). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tech Tree Root Waco, TX | Donations | $22,389 |
| Welcome Home Ministry Houston, TX | Donations | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $9,743 | $25,445 | $22,589 | 2 | $25,445 | $9,743 | $139 |
| 2021 | $15,702 | $-17,212 | $10,902 | $8,035 | 2 | — | — | $816 |
| 2019 | $63,753 | $-29,007 | $24,610 | $9,225 | 4 | — | $368 | $2,347 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Shaws Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $139 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Shaws Family Foundation is led by Mon- Chou Shaw, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Mon- Chou Shaw
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Kuangyu Shaw
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Chou Ai- Chu Shaw
CFO
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacquelyne Jun- Yu Shaw
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Shaws Family Foundation
How much does The Shaws Family Foundation give each year?
The Shaws Family Foundation gave $23K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $8K across 2 grants.
Where does The Shaws Family Foundation operate?
The Shaws Family Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Texas.
How much is The Shaws Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Shaws Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $139 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Shaws Family Foundation's EIN?
The Shaws Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3702311. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 1, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2022
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